rock star momma book release party & BOOK GIVEAWAY!
categories: reader giveaways, real parties
This past Thursday, Joely Fisher hosted the official book release celebration for Rock Star Momma – a brand new pregnancy fashion and beauty guide by maternity/kids fashion designer and author Skye Hoppus . The party was held at The Treehouse Social Club in L.A. – a very fitting location seeing as it caters to hip moms and kids! Treehouse closed to the public at 3:30 and the event started at 5:30 – so getting the entire party put together in a 2-hour timeframe was more than a little nerve-wracking! Especially since our tasks within that timeframe included moving furniture, removing a chandelier from the ceiling, setting up lighting, and clearing off tons of merchandise from the store shelves! Talk about a workout… But I’m happy to say that in the end, just like Rock Star Momma – the party went over very well! Here’s a little recap just for you…
{above} Skye with husband Mark Hoppus of +44 and blink-182 . +44 is currently on tour with Fall Out Boy , but Mark flew in just for the night to support his wife. He looked more than a little exhausted when he got home but rallied for the party…good husband!
{below} The book ! {hope you like the cover…it was designed by yours truly!} 
In addition to friends and family, the guests also included some other recognizeable rock star mommas…
The beautiful floral arrangements were created by L.A. Premier , who did a great job of matching the book’s hot pink and aqua color palette. Check out the hot-pink water!
The tray-passed hors d’oeuvres were provided by Treehouse and so delicious! My husband and I especially loved the mini star-shaped tostadas and chicken skewers with peanut sauce…yum! Specialty drinks included pink pomegranite martinis and citrus margaritas featuring Gran Centenario tequila.
What’s a Hollywood party without a little swag, right? The RSM goody bags included everything shown below and more…too much in fact to post everything here, but a few favorites include: sling totes by Fleurville , lip gloss by Stila , gift sets from little twig , super soft chenille baby blankets from Little Giraffe , "love" necklaces from LilyGirl , jeweled tanks and tees from Ankh , Peanut Shell baby slings, and a $200 shopping spree at Childish !
Me and Skye…at the end of the evening. Is it obvious that I jumped into my dress in the women’s bathroom stall at 5:35 and barely had time to run a brush through my hair? As you may already know, sometimes party planning means spending more time fixing up the room than yourself. When that happens and suddenly the guests are there, all you can do is take a deep breath, move away from the mirror, grab a glass of wine – or in this case, a pomegranite martini – and enjoy the party. That’s what I did
WIN A COPY OF THE BOOK!
Want to learn how to be a rock star momma yourself or have a loved one with a bun in the oven who’d love a copy of RSM? Great, because we’re giving away 5 copies of Rock Star Momma ! Just post any comment here to enter the giveaway. You have until Friday, June 29 at midnight PST to enter!
Guess what? Skye will be guest blogging all week over at Design Mom ! Also – look for Skye & RSM on the Today Show this Tuesday, June 26th!
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looks like a great event and I love the book cover! kudos!
Jun 23, 2007 at 9:49 pm -
so much fun to read & see all these pics!
Jun 23, 2007 at 10:48 pm -
wow, congrats. What a big night for you. I’ve already seen that cover all over the net!
Jun 24, 2007 at 5:27 am -
oooh – I’d love to win a copy of the book! It looks so cute!
Jun 24, 2007 at 7:50 am -
Finally, motherhood glamorfied! Awesome congratulations!!
Jun 24, 2007 at 8:18 am -
Sounds like a great book! Count me in.
Jun 24, 2007 at 9:29 am
Jennifer W.
NC -
What a great party! I’d love the book.
Jun 24, 2007 at 9:59 am -
count me in — is it a bad thing that the pom martini looks so delicious right now [1:30 on a sunday..?!]
Jun 24, 2007 at 10:32 am -
great job–what a fun party!
Jun 24, 2007 at 10:45 am -
I can’t imagine putting a party together in two hours! How many people did you have helping you?
It looks like it was great and the book cover is so cute! What a great thing to use as a starting point for the rest of the party.
Jun 24, 2007 at 11:33 am -
wow! what a fabulous event. and great job on the cover design! you rock!
Jun 24, 2007 at 1:49 pm -
Wow Jenn!
Jun 24, 2007 at 3:19 pm
You clearly are a Rock Star
2 hour prep; designed the book cover & great commentary.
I look forward to hearing more about Rock Star Mama as the tour continues!
Congrats. -
This book sounds fab! And Skye and Mark are such a cute couple!
Jun 24, 2007 at 3:59 pm -
Everything looks fantastic!!! Oh how I wish I was the recipient of one of those awesome swag bags – I adore that “love” necklace especially…so sweet
Jun 24, 2007 at 4:04 pm -
That sounds like a fun read.
Jun 24, 2007 at 5:29 pm -
I am so excited about this book – I have to have one! I saw a quick interview on TV from the party – everything sounds wonderful!
Jun 24, 2007 at 5:37 pm -
I’d love a copy!
Jun 24, 2007 at 5:53 pm -
I would love to be a Rock Star Momma!
Jun 24, 2007 at 5:53 pm -
I would love to read the book, although I only have one more month of pregnancy left to become a rock star momma… one of those schmancy gift bags sure would help, too…
Jun 24, 2007 at 6:09 pm -
I can’t wait to be a rock star momma! The cover is very eye-catching. I love it. Beautiful flowers and decor at the release party.
Jun 24, 2007 at 6:21 pm -
oooh oooh i’m loving it! i’m keeping my fingers crossed (and possibly my toes too) on this one!!
Jun 24, 2007 at 7:41 pm -
would love one of those books!! i wish i still lived in LA so i could have been a little closer to the fun!
Jun 24, 2007 at 7:44 pm -
wow! you’re beatiful + talented!
Jun 24, 2007 at 11:19 pm
i’m so impressed! -
Looks like it was a successful party. Sounds like a good book!
Jun 25, 2007 at 6:33 am -
I’d love to check this book out!
Jun 25, 2007 at 6:38 am -
I want it. I’d love to win.
Jun 25, 2007 at 6:43 am -
Book cover looks great! This would make the perfect gift for my expecting friend! I’d love to win a copy.
Jun 25, 2007 at 7:11 am -
I am striving to be a sassy, chic mom-to-be! What a stylish cover!
Jun 25, 2007 at 7:27 am
I would love a copy!
~Mary -
Count me in!
Jun 25, 2007 at 7:46 am -
That would be an awesome gift for this hip mamma who’s b-day is June 29th. The big 32
Jun 25, 2007 at 7:57 am -
I would love the book!! especially ’cause i’m trying to get pregnant and would definetly want to be a really cool mom
Jun 25, 2007 at 8:13 am
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Looks like you had an awesome party – I love those star-shaped tostadas. What a fun idea! (would be really cute for the 4th of July)
The book looks great – I can’t wait to check it out.
Jun 25, 2007 at 8:19 am -
what a beautiful party! it looks like so much fun, too!
great swag bag! thanks for posting the links to all the fun stuff that was in it!
would love to have a copy of the book!
Jun 25, 2007 at 8:41 am -
Hook me up! It sounds like a fun book.
Jun 25, 2007 at 8:51 am -
Jenn, everything looked fab! Congrats on another successful event.
Jun 25, 2007 at 9:03 am -
I love the cover! If its a good cover…most likely a great book!
Jun 25, 2007 at 9:12 am -
I want this book! Looks awesome!
Jun 25, 2007 at 9:36 am -
Looks like a cute book!
Jun 25, 2007 at 9:38 am -
beautiful party,great photos
Jun 25, 2007 at 9:58 am -
first – you looked fabulous, no matter how little time you had to get yourself looking fab!
Next – congrats on the very polished party – not to mention the celebrity elbow rubbing!
And finally – thank goodness there’s a wave of chic washing over pregnancy and motherhood. Hopefully it will herald in the end of an era and leave us with hip options for the mom and mom-to-be crowd.
Congrats again – it looks like your business is doing fab!
Jun 25, 2007 at 10:16 am -
Congrats on a fabulous party!
Jun 25, 2007 at 10:38 am -
Looks like it was a beautiful and successful party.
Jun 25, 2007 at 10:54 am -
JENN!!! congrats! the nite looked fantastic — thanks for pointing out the pink water (such a great decor idea…so easy, why didnt i ever think of that…duh, right?) and i love the book cover (i love how the mom is just strutting her stuff!) fab as always
Jun 25, 2007 at 10:56 am
thanks for sharing your nite with us! always sooo cool…and girl, you looked wonderful, (haha improv dressing room bathroom stall and all) u rock! [martini in hand] Cheers to Jenn, most definitely proven to be the Hostess with the Mostess!!! aww…im so proud of u! -
What a great looking event. Congrats on it all going off so well. That love necklace is pretty cute. The books will surely be a hit – I definitely know people who will be needing it . . . .
Jun 25, 2007 at 11:19 am -
Oh, that last comment was me. -Diana H.
Jun 25, 2007 at 11:20 am -
Now that is a fantabulous party.
and I LOVE the cover to that book! So cute and sexy at the same time. Congrats!
Jun 25, 2007 at 11:28 am -
The night looks like it was alot of fun. A close friend of mine has just announced she is pregnant. At 37 she has been waiting a while for this news! I would love to give her a copy of this book (along with some other goodies). Not having any kids myself I need to quiz other friends on what they most wanted/needed when they were pregnant. Not something for the baby, but something for her.
Jun 25, 2007 at 11:41 am -
Great looking party!!! You guys all look so fabulous – pregnant or not! I want to learn how to be a “Rock Star Momma”!!
Jun 25, 2007 at 12:54 pm -
It looks like a fun read. Pick me!
Jun 25, 2007 at 12:58 pm -
Looks like a great party, can’t wait to read the book.
Jun 25, 2007 at 1:14 pm -
Looks like a fab party and a great book.
Jun 25, 2007 at 2:44 pm -
It looks like everything was done to be as fabulous and chic as the book. Amazing!
Jun 25, 2007 at 4:25 pm -
my sister in law is pregnant! she would love this!
Jun 25, 2007 at 6:18 pm -
C’est incroyable et Fantastique!
Jun 25, 2007 at 6:44 pm
Je t’aime les couleurs!!
Everything is FAB-U-LOUS!
I wanna be a rock-STAR-MOMMA! -
looks like a wonderful event and a great new book.
Fran Heupel
Jun 25, 2007 at 7:17 pm -
Congrats to Skye and to you too Jen! Looks like the party was great. I would love to read this book and learn how to someday be a Rock Star Momma!
Jun 25, 2007 at 7:27 pm -
Let me tell you that you looked fabulous, Jen!
Jun 25, 2007 at 7:33 pm I’ve enjoyed reading your post about this amazing event. And yes, I would LOVE to go in the draw to get this book. Thanks so much!
Nancy -
I love the colors for this event did you do the food too??? i love love chicken toastada’s that was simply fabulous! Little Giraffe must of just came out with those hot pink blankets cause i have not seen them in Nordstrom!?!?
~Janea~
Jun 26, 2007 at 12:28 am -
Wish we were all there! Please, please, please send a book to Canada! xo
Jun 26, 2007 at 5:07 am -
Ohh i love it!!! the drinks look so yummy too!
Jun 26, 2007 at 6:58 am -
Janea -
The food was prepared by the Treehouse staff – and the chicken tostadas were ridiculously good! Sonny and I actually had the same thought as JMG – we’re going to do those for our 4th of July get-together this year! Regarding the hot-pink (or “raspberry”) blankets, LG has had them for a while, but I don’t think all the retailers have picked them up yet. When it comes to baby things, pastels are always the “safer” bet, but hopefully the brighter colors will be available on a wider scale soon too because they’re so much fun!Megan – there were about 5 of us doing most of the set-up in the 2 hour period, but other people were pitching in here and there too, which was much appreciated
To everyone – thank you so much for all the sweet comments!
Jun 26, 2007 at 7:31 am -
great cover! and sounds like a fun read!
Jun 26, 2007 at 9:35 am -
Wow! Great party and sounds like a must have book!
Jun 26, 2007 at 9:43 am -
wow – can’t wait to read!
Jun 26, 2007 at 3:48 pm -
looks like a fun read. im excited
Jun 26, 2007 at 6:50 pm -
Looks like such an awesome party, I’m so excited I found your website! I’ll definitely be using it as a reference in the future!
Jun 26, 2007 at 7:52 pm -
This looks like one hip book! and a happening party too.
Jun 26, 2007 at 8:27 pm -
Sounds like fun, and the book cover’s fab =)
Jun 27, 2007 at 3:15 am -
Looks too stinkin’ fun! I hope I win!
Jun 27, 2007 at 10:28 am
missy -
Jenn I had no idea that you were involved in so many cool projects, congratulations! And these images are great, thank you so much for sharing them.
Holly
Jun 27, 2007 at 5:08 pm -
pick me!
Jun 27, 2007 at 10:12 pm -
oh this would’ve been a fun event to attend. I’d love to be entered in this contest.
Jun 28, 2007 at 5:27 am -
Even though I’m not pregnant, I would have loved to attend this event. However, I do have a pregnant friend who would love this book. Thank you for the giveaway!
Jun 28, 2007 at 1:42 pm -
I’ve heard great things about this book! I’d be very interested in checking it out.
Jun 28, 2007 at 9:50 pm -
What a great idea for a book. I want to be hip while pregnant!!
Jun 29, 2007 at 6:38 am -
I rarely win anything, but it is worth the shot. We are trying to get pregnant, and this book looks like so much fun!
Jun 29, 2007 at 7:44 am -
Wow! I hope Skye paid you a fortune to put together such an amazing party…a copy of the book would be fantastic!
Jun 29, 2007 at 2:38 pm -
Oooh, please enter me in your book giveaway… Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!!
Jun 29, 2007 at 3:45 pm
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Looks like it was a fantastic party! The book seems like it would be awesome. I think I just may have to pick one up!
Jun 29, 2007 at 8:28 pm -
Looked like an amazing party! I’m not pregnant yet, but we’re hoping to be soon!
Jun 29, 2007 at 9:22 pm -
Just have to say I love your website so very much, definitely one of my favorites! I’m having my daughter’s 1st birthday at the Treehouse and I’m super excited about it.
Jun 30, 2007 at 9:28 am -
Jenn
do you happen to know what kind of cheese is on the tostada .. i really want to make it for a shower this weekend and btw where is the treehouse?~Janea~
Jul 18, 2007 at 6:36 pm -
Hi Janea –
I’m not sure what type of cheese it was – but it had a texture similar to goat cheese actually, so it may have been that. You could also try feta.
Treehouse is on the infamous Robertson Blvd in L.A. (near many of the boutiques that you often seen celebrities shopping at in tabloid magazines) Here’s a link to the exact address on their website
Jul 19, 2007 at 10:16 am -
Hey Jenn!
So I made the two dishes you showed the tostadas- btw Iused a mexican crumble chesse and chicken sckewers with peanut sauce everyoneloved it!
~janea~ps I have pictures but it wouldnt let me post them in the comment box
Jul 23, 2007 at 6:09 pm
so posted them here http://www.flickr.com/photos/missneanae/ -
Janea -
I just checked out the pictures on Flickr and you did such a fantastic job! Seriously – everything looked so great! Nice work Cheers,
Jul 23, 2007 at 6:32 pm
Jenn -
Love the pink and aqua theme and great gift items!
May 7, 2008 at 6:55 am -
AW, THIS PICS ARE JUST BEAUTIFUL! SKYE ROCKS <3
Aug 1, 2008 at 9:57 pm -
how did i get to this page? i was just looking up mark hoppus on google and bumped into this somehow. i really am drooling from looking at those chicken skewers
Feb 18, 2009 at 7:17 am
